Moving to Oklahoma from Oregon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oregon to Oklahoma? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oregon to Oklahoma, you would find that Oklahoma is 2.2% more expensive than Oregon. A $75,000 salary in Oregon would need to be roughly $68,996 in Oklahoma to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Oregon and Oklahoma.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $68,996
To maintain the same standard of living in Oklahoma
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.1% less
Groceries
pay 2.2% less
Transportation
pay 2.9% less
Housing
pay 8.7% less
Childcare
pay 33.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.9% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Oklahoma compared to Oregon.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Oregon generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
Oregon performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Oklahoma performs significantly better than Oregon across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Oregon generally does better on infrastructure, though Oklahoma leads in average commute.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
Oregon generally does better on employment & economy, though Oklahoma leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Oregon performs better than Oklahoma across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Salem | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Salem | Oklahoma City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) |
| Feb | 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) |
| Mar | 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) |
| Apr | 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) |
| May | 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) |
| Jun | 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) |
| Jul | 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) |
| Oct | 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) |
| Dec | 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma than Oregon?
On average Oklahoma is about 8% less expensive than Oregon, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Oklahoma?
Budget about $17,249 for 3 months in Oklahoma (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is Oklahoma safe?
Oregon generally does better on safety, though Oklahoma leads in property crime rate.
How is healthcare in Oklahoma compared to Oregon?
Oregon performs better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Oklahoma compared to Oregon?
The average high temperature in Oklahoma City is 71°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Oklahoma City receives around 32.4 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.
